Union County News

Summit's Common Council will convene in executive session Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss attorney-client privileged affordable housing matters, with public comment permitted before the closed session begins.

Sally Scheuerer has been honored with a mayoral proclamation for 44 years of service to the Kenilworth Public Library and her leadership on its Board of Trustees.

Vina, LE BISTROT, Kome Omakase, and Insomnia Cookies are all in various stages of opening in Westfield, while PopUp Bagels and Cookies N' Cream held grand openings last week.

New Jersey American Water and contractor CDM Smith are going door-to-door in Clark to inspect your home's water service line.

A garage fire on Fenimore Drive in Scotch Plains on June 21 was contained to the garage structure. The fire did not spread to the home. No injuries reported.

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Game On! announces World Cup-inspired summer events in Elizabeth celebrating culture, community, and opportunity.

Bulk collection for all zones is completed. Items should be placed in regular recycling or brought to DPW Yard on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

Barack Obama Green Charter's Class of 2026 earned $6.2M in scholarships and broke every school academic record at its June 18 graduation in Rahway.

Fanwood Borough published a FAQ explaining how the Sewer Utility works, what fees support, and why infrastructure investments matter. Find answers online.

Fanwood's Party in the Park drew families to LaGrande Park June 30 with inflatables, karate, food, and Zootopia 2. Movies continue Tuesday nights through August 11.

Union County offers two free household hazardous waste drop-off events remaining in 2026. August 8 at Kean University in Union; October 25 in Scotch Plains.

Soehl Middle School celebrated 233 graduates on June 22 in Linden, with co-valedictorians Omar Abdallah and Brandy Nguyen leading the class forward.

Fanwood's free Movies Under the Stars continues every Tuesday at La Grande Park through Aug. 11. Dog Man, Sonic, and more films under the stars.

South Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield celebrated building ownership June 18, marking a milestone made possible through federal tax credits and local partnerships.

Scotch Plains celebrated America's 250th anniversary with fireworks at historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club. Thousands gathered for a weekend of patriotic events.